Sun goes down; Lady Buffs win – Blue Ridge Muse

Sun goes down; Lady Buffs win

Ashley Gallimore pitched a win in a shutout of Puilaski. (Photos by Doug Thompson) — Ashley Gallimore pitching shutout of Puilaski. (Photos by Doug Thompson)

The setting sun helped decide the outcome of Floyd County High School’s varsity softball game against Pulaski Friday after it took more than an hour for an umpire and referee to arrive and the game started late in the afternoon.

No matter. The Lady Buff shut out the Cougars 3-0 through strong pitching by Ashley Gallimore and also had two hits along with a hit and RBI from Mary Philllips,, Abby Cox, Macey Vest and Makayla Conner.

Floyd scored with one run and added two more as the shadows lengthened with the sun going down and the umpire called the game after five innings.

Sliding under the tag at third base.

Softball lacrosse? With time to kill because of late-arriving officials, the Lady Buffs kill some time.

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DOUG THOMPSON

Long-time newspaperman, photographer and videographer who, at age 71, still shoots photos and covers government and courts for a BH Media newspaper, shoots video for TV and documentary use and owns websites that include Blue Ridge Muse and Capitol Hill Blue.